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Added a second coating of JB Weld last night and today it all seems strong and a whole less sloppy. (The steering still works so I've got that going for me.) I won't know how strong until I actually use it. The black 227 fit the cross member hole but was too big for the steering column, The...

OK.....that makes sense. Thank you. The replacement of the bushings with bearing, in my case, sounds like a judgement call as far as value of the replacement goes. The bushings are original (2015) but look like new, I've kept them greased and the wheels turn freely with no wobble. Guess I'll...

Yes, I understand all that...I'm having a hard time understanding how the front wheels rolling easier makes it steer easier. If it affected tire to ground contact I could understand that. As long as the tires are turning freely I don't see such a minor improvement doing much for the steering or...

I've installed needle bearings as per the various on line articles about the "poor man's power steering" and my Gt52XLSi definately steers easier. I've yet to understand how replacing perfectly good wheel bushings with bearings will make it steer easier yet. Can someone enlighten me? Is it...

And the tale continues.....I bought two of the white (228), they went down the shaft with a little help. I cut a piece of 1" pvc to the correct angle to tap them in. The first one refused to go in the hole and broke...may have been my fault as there was some dirt residue around the hole. Cleaned...

Good to know I wasn't sold an two year old machine. Thank you. Tom

serial no 022415A003598

I measured the steering column, it's 5/8 so I ordered two of the white 228. Thanks again.

Must be the labels are wrong on the tractor. I really appreciate all the help. Tom

It's a Briggs. 141222YG. 2014,Dec.22? And 228 would be the right bushing?

WHOA! This was sold to me, by a dealer, as a 2015 unit in 2015. The model number behind the seat has the numbers 178-00. Under the hood the model numbers end at 178. Looks like it was at least two years old when I bought it. I'm not very pleased if this is true...

This is what I'm pulling up on different sites and it may or may not mention bottom steering support but none that I've found mention the specific upper support or bushing that I need.

This is what I'm finding that doesn't even show the part I need. https://www.messicks.com/hus/121777

I wasn't aware there were two bushings! I'd better crawl under the mower again. All the diagrams I've seen only mention one. Well, as long as you guys can figure out what I'm talking about......Thankyou.

If I use that part (the B2) I'll have to drill holes to mount it. What came out was a white version of this cheap plastic thing. The part you showed is what it should have but doesn't.....I think. That part looks metal. maybe I'd be better off trying to make that work if it is!